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Everest Base Camp Heli Return Trek Everest Base Camp Heli Return Trek Duration: 13 Days Transport: Car, Jeep, Plane, Helicopter Starts At: Kathmandu Altitude: 5545m Grade: Moderate Ends At: Kathmandu Accomodation: Hotels And Group Size: Min 4 People Group Lodges/Teahouses Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Highlights Adventurous hike to the base camp of Mount Everest (5,380m.) Ariel views of Everest region. Explore Sherpa’s culture and their living style. Visit world heritage sites of Kathmandu valley. Visit Tengboche Monastery – Oldest Buddhist monastery in Khumbu region. Overview Join the 13-days Everest Base Camp Heli Return Trek designed by the Glorious Himalaya Team, which will let you experience breathtaking Everest Base Camp Trek blended with the most scenic and pictorial Heli ride amidst the stunning valleys and the awe-inspiring Himalayas high peaks. Reaching to the base of the highest peak on the earth Mt Everest (8848m) is undoubtedly every trekker’s dream. Everest Base Camp Heli Trek is a short duration package that allows you to trek to Everest Base Camp and return to Lukla via helicopter. For those whose dreams soar even higher than the clouds, the trip offers you to get immersed in the highlands of insane heights and so much more!!. The tiring long walks back to Lukla from Base Camp are replaced by a comfortable ride on a helicopter. The return by Heli trek is perfect for those who wish to have a fantastic trek to Everest Base camp and have an up-close view of the Himalayan giants, but do not wish to trek along the same trail back. The Heli flight will save you time as well as energy, plus offers you the aerial perspective of the Himalayas. Boarding the helicopter and flying alongside some of the highest mountains of the world is a magical moment that will truly reveal how great Mother Nature is. Your initial flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is an adventure itself. Undergo trekking as you walk across the cerulean landscape of the Sagarmatha and enjoy the coruscating hallmarks of the landscape shadowed by the tallest mountain peaks on the planet. Get through the Sagarmatha National Park- recognized as a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the merry villages of Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche and get through many prominent Sherpa Villages lying in the Shadows of the Himalayas. As you head to Namche, there are hundreds of trekkers, and you wade through suspension bridges, Sherpa villages, glancing at the mountain, such as Mt. Khumbila (18900 ft). If the weather permits, you will have the beautiful view of Mount Everest (8848 m), Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kongde. The view can be best had through binoculars from the Everest View Hotel. Become familiar with the captivating Sherpa culture of the Khumbu and explore the hidden Monasteries of the Himalayas and visiting the highest located hotel in the world. Taste sip of the Himalayan warm butter tea as you take in the radiance of Mount Everest and its neighboring peaks. Circle the Mani stone walls carved with prayers and small Chortens and Gumbas laden with colorful prayer flags and let your spirit soar in the vast snowy pastures and boulder-covered river valleys of the Khumbu. With the highest trekking elevation exceeding 5545 meters, The Everest Base Camp Trek is a moderate trek with a flexible duration of 12-16 days. The Everest Base Camp trek is filled with prominent features and aspects that you will want to enjoy again and again! Any person with average fitness and people of all demographics can complete the Everest Base Camp Trek. The 13 days trip is fully customizable and has become an achievable goal for people from all walks of life who want a glimpse of the world’s highest peak. Make friends and unforgettable memories as you immerse yourself in the companionship of the virtuous mountain peaks, unlike anything else in the world! And revel in the journey that Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa first did back in 1953. The walk, the hike and then the Heli ride from Everest Base Camp will give an unforgettable lifetime experience of the Everest Trekking in Nepal. Experience what it feels like to stand on the lap of the highest mountain on Earth and the mighty Himalayas. Countless people have taken this amazing trek and it is your turn now!!! As the saying goes, “If you can dream it, you can do it”. Note: It is also possible if you wish to fly directly from Gorekshep to Kathmandu by helicopter without staying overnight in Lukla which will shorten your itinerary by 1 day with additional Heli charge. Please see the itinerary for further details about the day-to-day trekking program. Best Trekking Season for the Everest base camp heli return trek: Generally, the autumn and spring are the perfect and high trekking season for this trek. June, July and August are the low months to visit the Everest region as the trail remains slippery and muddy due to the monsoon. In addition, visit our trekking season information section for further details. Itinerary Day1 : Arrival in Kathmandu Airport - (1360m.) After your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in medieval and modernized Kathmandu, you will be warmly greeted by our office representative and transferred to the hotel. After check-in and some refreshments, our senior sherpa guide will come to meet you and give you a brief orientation about Everest Base Camp Trek. You can then go for a stroll down the street to get familiar with the neighbourhood, have supper and go to bed. This is your first overnight in the valley of temples and cows, probably the most in the world. Day2 : Kathmandu Valley sightseeing The capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, being the historical and cultural heart of the country, is a popular destination for tourists, trekkers and other types of adventure seekers. The city is a marvelous amalgamation of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western cultures influences. Patan and Bhaktapur are its two major neighboring cities. These two cities, like Kathmandu, have a rich historical, cultural and religious legacy which is reflected in the many temples, monuments and artifacts that they contain. You will be taken on a half-day guided tour of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur cities. In Kathmandu, you will be visiting Pashupatinath, the most famous and revered Hindu shrine in the country; Boudhanath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal, Soyambhunath, which contains both Buddhist and Hindu shrines and stands as testimony to the religious harmony that exists in the country; and the 15th-century 55-window palace in Bhaktapur. An orientation session for the trek, which commences the following day, will be organized in the evening. Day3 : Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding - (2,652m) 3/4 hrs walk A thrilling scenic flight to Lukla and a landing on a steep mountain runway brings us to the start of our trek at the village of Lukla [2850m]. After meeting the supporting crew, we head up the Dudh Kosi Valley on a well-marked trail and then stay overnight in Phakding. Day4 : Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar - (3,440m) 6 hrs walk After a good breakfast at Phakding, we set out for the mountain junction town of Namche; we cross and re-cross the river on high airy suspension bridges. Beyond Monjo is the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park which was set-up in order to protect and preserve the fragile mountain environment. We then take a steep hike to Namche Bazar. If the weather is clear, we get the first glimpse of Mt Everest. Namche is the main trading village in the Khumbu and has a busy Saturday market – a meeting place for the Hindu traders from the lowlands and the Tibetan yak caravans that have crossed the glaciated Nangpa La. Namche is the gateway to the Khumbu. This is where we crash out for the night. Day5 : Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar - (3440m) : Namche is tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of the Khumbu and has an abundance of lodges, tea shops, and souvenir shops. It is an ideal place to spend a day, acclimatizing to the new altitude before heading off towards Syangboche. To acclimatize, you visit Khunde Hospital set-up by Sir Edmund Hillary or take a one hour walk up to the Everest View Hotel above Namche for the sunset view of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Everest. We then go to Khumjung where we visit a school established by Hillary. We begin our hike after enjoying lunch; bypassing the route of Khimde. There are also good views from the National Park Centre and Museum just above the town. After going through our acclimatization drills, we head down to our lodge for some beers & good sleep. Day6 : Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche - (3,860m) 5 hrs walk After breakfast in Namche, we start our trek towards Tengboche enjoying the superb view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and close up view of Thamserku. Our trek follows on the gradual trail with a few ups and downs overlooking the magnificent view of the great Himalaya. Along the way, we can spot wild lives like pheasant, musk deer, or a herd of Himalayan Thar. The trail goes gradually down up to Kyangjuma. The path eventually reaches Sanasa which is the major trail junction to Gokyo valley and Everest Base Camp. The track then follows through the pine forests and after we cross the prayer flags festooned bridge over Dudh Kosi River, we reach Phunki Tenga, a small settlement with a couple of teahouses and a small army post amidst the alpine woods.
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